A section of Jumba la Mtwana Ruins in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, which is on the verge of being washed away by sea waves. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]The 600-year-old Jumba la Mtwana Ruins in Kilifi County is on the verge of collapse due to effects of global warming. A tour of Jumba la Mtwana (the large house of the slave), which in the past was a tourist attraction site, reveals the historical site has been damaged by climate vagaries. The museum's Coast Regional Keeper of Culture and Heritage, Athman Hussein, said Jumba la Mtwana Ruins was one of the Coastal region's archeological gems that was earmarked for rehabilitation and management. "The beach line fronting the Jumba la Mtwana ruins are popular breeding grounds for the endangered sea turtles.

Source: Standard Digital March 14, 2021 19:55 UTC